Friday, December 18, 2015

Lean Quote: Spreading Hope

On Fridays I will post a Lean related Quote. Throughout our lifetimes many people touch our lives and leave us with words of wisdom. These can both be a source of new learning and also a point to pause and reflect upon lessons we have learned. Within Lean active learning is an important aspect on this journey because without learning we can not improve.

"A leader is a dealer in hope." — Napoleon Bonaparte

The attitude of
the leader has a huge impact on the culture, environment, and mood of the
department or organization. The leader’s attitude tends to spread and affect
others dramatically. A good leader has the attitude of serving his employees at
all times, often at the expense of his own morale or personal needs. A good
leader truly cares about the morale of the team, pushes and motivates his team
with respect, a relentlessly positive attitude and with a genuine heart.

Lean leaders
are optimists and believe the cup is always half full. They aren’t
pie-in-the-sky types, but they see the positive side of an opportunity, and
they believe in their ability to achieve their goals. Leaders provide
inspirational motivation to encourage their followers to get into action.

Always maintain
a positive attitude. Positive attitudes have power in more ways than one. As a
leader, you should exude optimism which will help your staff avoid patterns of
negativity. When the economic climate is unstable, businesses will face
continual challenges. If you are not optimistic about your ways of conducting
business, it can negatively affect the mindset and productivity of those who
work for you.

Leaders must
guide, motivate, and inspire. Guide your team in the direction you want the
group to go by setting a vision, strategy, and goals. Motivate them to bring
their best by expressing your passion, communicating with confidence and
optimism, and connecting tasks to a greater purpose. Your work doesn’t stop there; inspire them to
act by continuously engaging their talents, re-recruiting their spirit, and
celebrating successes.

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Tim McMahon is the Founder and Contributor of A Lean Journey Blog. This site is dedicated to sharing lessons and experiences along the Lean Journey in the Quest for True North. The blog also serves as the source for learning and reflection which are critical elements in Lean Thinking.

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